Overview
South by Southwest (SXSW) is a globally recognized annual innovation festival and conference in Austin, Texas. It serves as a strategic convergence point where creatives, technologists, investors, and innovative business executives explore emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and transformative ideas. However, this year SXSW is expanding with its first-ever week-long event in London.
Along with Oliver Wyman Forum, we are proud to support the inaugural launch.
Post Noise is the overarching theme guiding our collaboration with SXSW London — beyond the hype, above the fray, against the current. This is the frequency of the future. Join us at SXSW London as thousands of creatives, technologists, investors, and business leaders from across the UK and nearly 20 countries gather to share, learn, network, and get inspired.
Sessions
June 2, 4 p.m.—4:30 p.m.
Connected Mobility Fireside Chat — Innovating At Speed — A CEO’s Vision For The Rail-Driven Future
As mobility demands surge and climate goals tighten, rail is emerging as a backbone for sustainable, high-capacity transport. In this fireside chat, the CEO of Eurostar shares a bold vision for how rail innovation can reshape the future of mobility—from high-speed networks and digital infrastructure to decarbonization strategies and cross-sector collaboration. Join us for an inside look at how one of the industry’s leading voices is navigating disruption, accelerating innovation, and positioning rail as a central solution to tomorrow’s mobility challenges.
Speakers: Gwendoline Cazenave, CEO of Eurostar Group; Jean Pierre Cresci, partner and Global Rail Practice leader, Oliver Wyman
June 3, 12:15 p.m.—12:55 p.m.
Are You Prepared For The Tech Revolution In Healthcare?
Imagine a future where multimodal data, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge technology empower you to take charge of your health like never before. In this session, industry leaders will explore the transformative shift enhancing the impact of prescription therapies and strengthening public health interventions, driving a smarter, more personalized healthcare experience.
Speakers: Hassan Choudhury, co-founder, Vita Health Care Solutions; Alex Merwin, head of growth, Amazon Web Services; Handre Schmidt, principal, Oliver Wyman
June 3, 3 p.m.—3.40 p.m.
All In — Betting On Growth Off The Beaten Track
Where will the next billion-dollar idea come from? It may not be where most venture capitalists are looking. A new wave of investors is backing overlooked founders, unlocking fresh innovation and growth. This session explores how they find untapped talent, what ideas are flying under the radar, and what others can learn from their approach. While some follow the familiar path, these VCs bet on bold, unconventional breakthroughs.
Speakers: Tatum Getty, founding general partner, THENA Capital; Rupa Popat, founder and managing partner, Araya Ventures; Debbie Wosskow, multi-exit entrepreneur and co-chair, Invest in Women Taskforce; Adam Mehring, strategy and operations manager, Oliver Wyman Forum
Meet The Team
